Sex Positive at Western

Our Mission: Western State College of Colorado Sex Positive is a student led and faculty/staff advised group working to reduce sexual assault at Western, provide support to sexual assault victims, provide safe and positive sex messages to students and encourage dialogue on campus around responsible sexual relationships.

CALL OUR HOTLINE IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT A SEXUAL ASSAULT. 970-306-5799.

What we are doing this year (2011-2012)

Held a "Sexy Twister" night in res halls to facilitate healthy communication.

Holding a Peer Advocates Phone Training with Dinner on Wednesday, October 12 from 5-7 pm in LEAD Office.

Planning a Speed Dating event for November 9th. Come meet some new people and have some fun!

Visit us and get information on our club at the Sexual Assault Response Team's Student Empowerment Table outside Rare Air every Wednesday October 12-November 30.

Upcoming Meetings (Every Other Tuesday at 12:30 in LEAD Office):

Tuesday, October 18Tuesday, November 1Tuesday, November 15Tuesday,November 29

Members 2011-2012

Rikki Boucher- President

Devon McKenry- Vice President

Grace Eggleston- Treasurer/Secretary

Aurora Lindholm- SGA Student Affairs Liaison

Alan Hale

Amber Leal

Brooke Shortridge

Nicole Poelman

Marshall Kratzer

Molly Mugglestone- Faculty Advisor

Leah Goetz- Mental Health Center Staff Advisor

Katie Bainbridge- Prevention Advisor

What we did last year (2010-2011 Academic Year)-

Participated in National Take Back the Night April 28, 2011 at the fire pit with performances by WordHorde and Iola (see photo). We co-sponsored the event with Jubilee House.

Held a bake sale in honor of International Women's Day (March 8th 2011) and raised $85.00 which was donated to CARE, an international organization working to empower women and girls.

Hosted a sex toys party for female students only to facilitate discussions about healthy sexuality and confidence- Valentine's Day 2011.

Showed the film Kinsey on campus in December 2010.

Provided sexual assault advocacy training for club members, Residence Life staff and anyone else interested in Sexual Assault victim advocacy in August 2010.

Started a Confidential Sexual Assault Peer Hotline by purchasing a cell phone and distributing the phone number across campus on magnets for students to call if they have been sexually assaulted.Hotline number is 970-306-5799.